Fix the sun beatin on my back - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

2bits · 09-30-2008, 01:59 PM

What have you guys done to help this? I have dark tinted windows already but my neck and back still get hot all the time. I have used the 70's style louvers in the past, but don't know if they are really my style now. The only thing I have come up with is curtains, can anyone save me from hangin curtains in my truck??? Can you double up the tint and have it look ok? Other ideas?

cdowns · 09-30-2008, 03:16 PM

just drive east b4 noon and west after noon problem solved

my67chevytruck · 09-30-2008, 03:17 PM

go with limo tint. i have seen dbl limo before . pretty dark. i would not personally do curtains....

CG · 09-30-2008, 03:19 PM

Move to the NW

Psycho71 · 09-30-2008, 03:19 PM

Spray paint the inside of the window. Any color would work. LOL

Sorry Thomas, just kidding. Other than more tint, there's not much you can do, aside form cdowns' advise above.

Jay

2bits · 09-30-2008, 03:49 PM

Don't tempt me! ! ! Maybe with GLOSS Black?? haha

piecesparts · 09-30-2008, 03:56 PM

I guess vampires do exist!

2bits · 09-30-2008, 04:06 PM

Since I have a sliding window the panes are small so I am going to try and tint the outer windows on top of the existing tint and see. Otherwise out comes the curtain rods and lace trim! !!

Longhorn Man · 09-30-2008, 04:10 PM

try putting a shirt on?

I had to.

budgetstperformance · 09-30-2008, 04:15 PM

how bout one of these, would probably save that sun burned neck.

I don't have a problem in my truck with this, my rear passengers might thow (CrewCab baby)

michael bustamante · 09-30-2008, 04:16 PM

or go with a small window cab.

2bits · 09-30-2008, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by michael bustamante

or go with a small window cab.

I actually thought about that!

budgetstperformance: Thanks for the real suggestion, I appreciate it.

PanelDeland · 09-30-2008, 05:07 PM

You might try a 'burb ,Blazer,or Panel.Or you could just put on a cap(the truck not you)

big_al_71 · 09-30-2008, 05:35 PM

"Limo Tint 5%" on the backglass
I live in florida and it works wonderfull!!!

thirdstreettito · 09-30-2008, 07:27 PM

Get some fabric or cardboard and glue magnets or Velcro to it and the cab/window and put it up when the sun is out and put it behind the seat when there is no sun.

tcb-1 · 09-30-2008, 08:17 PM

gun rack with your choice of firearm.....

BowTieMan · 09-30-2008, 09:00 PM

Ya I had 5 % on my old 70 and I live in Phoenix Arizona and I never felt the sun after lol. I already can't wait to get it done on my new 69 on all the windows.

My 88 s-10 had 5 % all around it was so nice.

drewdude92 · 09-30-2008, 09:34 PM

i agree with the gunrack thing!!! haha

Longhorn Man · 09-30-2008, 09:44 PM

I can't remember texas's law on tint... but it's a PITA to remove to get your inspection sticker.

drivethechevy · 09-30-2008, 10:14 PM

im almost positive that on pickups in all 50 states there is no limit to the rear window tint, i have help more then a couple friends with with trucks and we have double or tripple tinted the back windows to the point where with a flashlight on and flat agaist the outside of the window we could hardly see it on the inside, my personal preferance for the back window is first layer at 5% and a second layer at 2% and if u really wanna go dark u cant put a second layer of 2% ontop,another idea is if u pull out the window to tint it, buy one deacent sized roll put one layer on the window standard method then tape off the edges to some type of backboard paint the first level of tint with spray paint, then put a second coat of tint ontop of the first/painted tint layer it saves your window, and makes it imposible to see through

2bits · 09-30-2008, 10:28 PM

It's a 71, it's nothing to get it inspected. Last time I got my truck done, I pulled up and the guy didn't even get in. He honked the horn and asked me if everything worked and put a sticker on it. (I go there every year of course). So that's not an issue.

thirdstreettito: You reminded me of my friend's Corvette. He had glass T-Tops and they had these board cutouts that had suction cups that he put in place when the sun was hot... I think I am going to try and fabricate something like that. Thanks! You're the big winner!

cstm68 · 10-01-2008, 12:10 AM

high back buckets.

matthufham · 10-01-2008, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2bits

It's a 71, it's nothing to get it inspected. Last time I got my truck done, I pulled up and the guy didn't even get in. He honked the horn and asked me if everything worked and put a sticker on it. (I go there every year of course). So that's not an issue.

thirdstreettito: You reminded me of my friend's Corvette. He had glass T-Tops and they had these board cutouts that had suction cups that he put in place when the sun was hot... I think I am going to try and fabricate something like that. Thanks! You're the big winner!

woah hold up, where do you go? i had to go to 5 places to pass my civic with blacked out tails.

**68350** · 10-01-2008, 12:44 AM

move up north, the only possible way to get burnt is if the sun is really reflecting off the snow!! LOL

*chevy29267truck* · 10-01-2008, 12:52 AM

i would have too say go with Limo Tint

09-30-2008, 01:59 PM	#1
2bits Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 504	Fix the sun beatin on my back What have you guys done to help this? I have dark tinted windows already but my neck and back still get hot all the time. I have used the 70's style louvers in the past, but don't know if they are really my style now. The only thing I have come up with is curtains, can anyone save me from hangin curtains in my truck??? Can you double up the tint and have it look ok? Other ideas? __________________ _______________ Thomas '78 Silverado '74 Monte Carlo '47 Teardrop Trailer East Texas Classics Local Club

09-30-2008, 03:16 PM	#2
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09-30-2008, 03:19 PM	#4
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Psycho71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kaufman, Tx Posts: 827	Re: Fix the sun beatin on my back Spray paint the inside of the window. Any color would work. LOL Sorry Thomas, just kidding. Other than more tint, there's not much you can do, aside form cdowns' advise above. Jay __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. If a hammer doesn't fix it, you have an electrical problem! Slot Cars, 1:24 Scale, 100MPH@100,000RPM, fastest things on wheels!

09-30-2008, 03:49 PM	#6
2bits Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 504	Re: Fix the sun beatin on my back Don't tempt me! ! ! Maybe with GLOSS Black?? haha __________________ _______________ Thomas '78 Silverado '74 Monte Carlo '47 Teardrop Trailer East Texas Classics Local Club

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piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Fix the sun beatin on my back I guess vampires do exist!

09-30-2008, 04:06 PM	#8
2bits Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 504	Re: Fix the sun beatin on my back Since I have a sliding window the panes are small so I am going to try and tint the outer windows on top of the existing tint and see. Otherwise out comes the curtain rods and lace trim! !! __________________ _______________ Thomas '78 Silverado '74 Monte Carlo '47 Teardrop Trailer East Texas Classics Local Club

09-30-2008, 04:10 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Fix the sun beatin on my back try putting a shirt on? I had to.

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budgetstperformance Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: lake worth fla. Posts: 125	Re: Fix the sun beatin on my back how bout one of these, would probably save that sun burned neck. I don't have a problem in my truck with this, my rear passengers might thow (CrewCab baby) Attached Images

09-30-2008, 04:16 PM	#11
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09-30-2008, 07:27 PM	#15
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09-30-2008, 09:00 PM	#17
BowTieMan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 747	Re: Fix the sun beatin on my back Ya I had 5 % on my old 70 and I live in Phoenix Arizona and I never felt the sun after lol. I already can't wait to get it done on my new 69 on all the windows. My 88 s-10 had 5 % all around it was so nice. Attached Images

09-30-2008, 09:34 PM	#18
drewdude92 72 chevys 4 life Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Crescent,Ok Posts: 406	Re: Fix the sun beatin on my back i agree with the gunrack thing!!! haha

09-30-2008, 09:44 PM	#19
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Fix the sun beatin on my back I can't remember texas's law on tint... but it's a PITA to remove to get your inspection sticker.

09-30-2008, 10:14 PM	#20
drivethechevy Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buffalo MN Posts: 606	Re: Fix the sun beatin on my back im almost positive that on pickups in all 50 states there is no limit to the rear window tint, i have help more then a couple friends with with trucks and we have double or tripple tinted the back windows to the point where with a flashlight on and flat agaist the outside of the window we could hardly see it on the inside, my personal preferance for the back window is first layer at 5% and a second layer at 2% and if u really wanna go dark u cant put a second layer of 2% ontop,another idea is if u pull out the window to tint it, buy one deacent sized roll put one layer on the window standard method then tape off the edges to some type of backboard paint the first level of tint with spray paint, then put a second coat of tint ontop of the first/painted tint layer it saves your window, and makes it imposible to see through __________________ Trial and Error, its expensive but its a mistake i most likely wont make again 1971 chevy k10 custom deluxe http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=341257 1968 chevy k/10 fleet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334731 1948 desoto custom coupe fluid drive(family heirloom)

09-30-2008, 10:28 PM	#21
2bits Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 504	Re: Fix the sun beatin on my back It's a 71, it's nothing to get it inspected. Last time I got my truck done, I pulled up and the guy didn't even get in. He honked the horn and asked me if everything worked and put a sticker on it. (I go there every year of course). So that's not an issue. thirdstreettito: You reminded me of my friend's Corvette. He had glass T-Tops and they had these board cutouts that had suction cups that he put in place when the sun was hot... I think I am going to try and fabricate something like that. Thanks! You're the big winner! __________________ _______________ Thomas '78 Silverado '74 Monte Carlo '47 Teardrop Trailer East Texas Classics Local Club

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